Equipment Operator

City of The Dalles•The Dalles, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of The Dalles Public Works Department is looking for an Equipment Operator to join the Transportation Division. This role involves working outdoors, operating machinery, and supporting essential city services. The position is full-time, FLSA Non-Exempt, and represented by SEIU. The compensation ranges from $60,405.29 to $72,127.07 annually. Applications are being accepted until filled, with the first review on June 26, 2026.

Requirements

At least six (6) months of cumulative experience in any combination of the following areas: Asphalt paving operations, Road and highway maintenance work, Heavy civil construction work
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform functions of the job, including, but not limited to, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, graders, paving machines, street sweepers, excavators, snow plows, sanders, paint striping equipment, tractors, air compressors, compactors, jackhammers, and various power tools
Ability to provide winter road maintenance including snow plowing, sanding, and de-icing on arterial, collector, and priority routes
Ability to assist in emergency response activities such as flooding, severe weather, or natural disasters to maintain public safety
Knowledge of basic computer skills for work order tracking and documentation
Experience interpreting and following written and verbal instructions, policies, procedures, and regulations
Experience communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Valid Driver's License
Criminal Background Check
Drug Screening
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "Tanker" endorsement is required within twelve (12) months of hire

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment and performing related construction and maintenance duties
Training in construction safety standards and public works operations
Spanish language proficiency

Responsibilities

Asphalt paving operations, slurry seals, and chip-seal projects
Operates a variety of equipment, including dump trucks, loader/backhoe, front end loaders, excavators, service pickups, paint striping equipment, snow plows and sanders, street sweepers, graders, paving equipment, tractors
Performs designated service and preventive maintenance to street systems, storm water collection infrastructure, and parking areas
Performs street crack sealing duties, street cuts and repairs, street patching
Assist in emergency response activities such as flooding, severe weather, or natural disasters to maintain public safety
Provide winter road maintenance including snow plowing, sanding, and de-icing on arterial, collector, and priority routes
Perform street surface repairs including crack sealing, pothole patching, overlays, chip sealing, and slurry sealing
Construction of sidewalks and ADA ramps